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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1911

Page

7

Cordova Mob Destroys British Coal In Alaska Protest

In Cordova on May 6 an angry crowd of businessmen and citizens armed with shovels dumped several hundred tons of British coal into the bay to protest slow federal action on Alaska coal load cases. Participants included A. J. Adams and ex Mayor W. A. Chase. officials feared future troop involvement. The Buffalo cruiser may land guards as authorities seek order.

Cordova Alaska Alaska Steamship Company Taft Boston Washington A. J. Adams Chamber of Commerce W. A. Chase James Fiyne Charles Rosa Richard J. Barry Copper River Railroad Clark Fort Lonscomb United States Buffalo

Death of Blanche Yeungst From Spinal Meningitis

Blanche Yeungst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeungst, died last evening at 850 Fowler Street from spinal meningitis. Born November 8 1895 she was 6 years 6 months 27 days old. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 PM at the home with burial in Fairview cemetery.

Blanche Robert Yeungst Fowler Street Iowa Fairview Cemetery

Distinguished Artist Halsey Coolay Ives Dies

London May reports the death of Halsey Coolay Ives director of the St. Louis city art museum after a stroke. A noted painter his landscape Waste Lands won a Portland silver medal. He led art departments at the Chicago and St. Louis expositions and served as U S government commissioner abroad. Born Montour Falls New York in 1846.

London Halsey Coolay Ives City Art Museum of The Academy of Science Montour Falls, N

Big Meeting in Orange Township Plans Picnic Program

Orange township holds a school meeting framed as a social event with a picnic lunch if weather allows. Prof Louis Gillin of Iowa City and President Storms of the State Agricultural College are expected guests. County Superintendent Moore will attend, promising a practical and instructive gathering with local leaders and residents.

Orange Township Eihora Louis Gillin Iowa City Storms State Agricultural College Moore

Inquiries Target Reynolds Criminal Probe

Deputy Sheriff reports multiple messages about G W Reynolds and a pending case for obtaining money by fake pretenses. Mentions Grand Forks Nova Scotia state attorney and Waverly sheriff with warrants. George Meyers, a retired confectioner, and wife departed for South Bend Indiana to visit their daughter.

Raymond Radar G. W. Reynolds Little Rock Ark G .B. Hurtness Grand Forks Atate Reynolds Ann Joan A. K George Meyers South Bend Ind

Quiet Home Wedding in Waterloo Brings McMillan and Voldeng Tie

A simple 2 pm ceremony at the groom's parents’ home on Tenth Street East united George McMillan of Peoria Illinois and Ressie Voldeng of Decorah Iowa. Rev George W Hinkle officiated in the presence of close relatives. couple plans to reside in Peoria.

J. W. McMillan Tenth Street East George McMillan Peoria Ressie Voldeng Decorah Waterloo J. N. Waldeng George W. Hinkle Christ Episcopal Church Claus Volding Vecorah Red Wing Minn James Blackers Syren East Waterloo Smith, Liehty & Hillman Company Wilson Wholesale Grocery Company McMillan Ilinois Central

Two 12 year old boys arrested for stealing milk

The police arrested two boys about age twelve for milk theft from porches after a Case Dairy Company complaint and a $5 reward. A separate runaway incident occurred when a delivery wagon team bolted after an automobile, tossing two boys from the wagon. the wagon damaged and the team recovered nearby.

Case Dairy Company Porchester

May Wheat Decline Across Chicago Markets

May wheat fell 4 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents as bulls retracted support and rains in the Canadian northwest, with European cables noting Argentine conditions. July wheat weakened then rallied, while corn stayed firm on scarce offerings. Hog prices moved up, and hogs opened steady with July pork at 14.87 to 14.92. Cattle and sheep markets opened steady to firm, with lambs and western stock reports noted. Walter Scott plans a suburban grocery store on Allen Street near Sixth.

Chicago Canadian Europe Walter Scott Allen Street Sixth Kansas City Livestock Kansas City St Fe Wees Waterloo Omaha Wellington Neb Poulter Hensa

Waterlooans at Mason City for travel group event

A Waterloo delegation of about 70 left for Mason City to attend the Travelers' Protective Association state convention. Capt John Sly met them at Mason City and handed over the city keys with remarks to enjoy their visit. local hosts included H E Weatherwax Geo W Huntley and many others assisting with arrangements.

Mason City Travelers’ Protective Angociation Fred Austin Tlinois Central Ackley Waterloo Joan Sly Waterloo Board of Trade

Engine Fire on Transit Line Near Kelly Factory

The electric motor on a transit engine, at Miles and McKinley streets, caught fire at 10 30 this morning. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish flames that damaged woodwork under the engine. The fire was caused by crossed wires or insulation, and attempts to douse the blaze with water failed. The engine was only slightly damaged.

Miles and McKinley Streets Kelly Factory Department No

Return of Stolen Hogs Sought in Teplevin Case

A writ of teplevin is sought by G. W. Sage against Christ Venter, who bought two hogs stolen from Sage in a prior case where Ernest Blanchard and Edward Brundage were found guilty and jailed. Sage contends the purchase does not lessen his loss and the case is set before Justice Knapp on the 13th.

Ernest Blanchard Edward Brundange Christ Venter Venter Sage Knapp

Entertainment committees named for Iowa postmasters meeting

Postmaster convention in this city on June 7 8 and 9 will be aided by committees from the Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce North Waterloo Commercial Club Town Criers Club and an at large group. First general committee meeting set for next Monday evening. Members include W F Parrott G E Lichty A M Place J C Hartman Dr F W Powers J B Ogre W W McFarlane G Cheever L A Moore W A Reed Jack Casebeer J G Sibert J W Rath W B Nau Man Ll Wags ee

Iowa Board of Trade W. F. Parrott A. M. Place Chamber of Commerce J. ¢. Hartman F. W

Ferguson and Haffa visit Waterloo relatives

Mr and Mrs P L A Ferguson and Mrs F A Haffa of Minneapolis visit relatives in Waterloo. Ferguson had been chosen as a delegate by Minnesota farmers to protest hours after his arrival for Washington to speak before the senate committee.

P. L. A. Ferguson F. A. Haffa Minneapolis Waterloo Ferguson Farmers of Minnesota Washington Senate

Bargain seekers urged to visit for a firsthand look

The notice invites interested buyers to visit and view the offerings in person, with the seller offering auto transportation to bring them to the location and to convince themselves of the deals. Specific prices and locations are not disclosed in the message.

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Plymouth Congregational Plymouth Congregational Church Edward Alford Lafayette Street Missionary Society Ethel Melendy Woman's Auxiliary Ralph Hix First Congregational Church Jung Plymouth Church Fund Hix Harry D. Walker Washington Street Maude Jones Walker Frank Reed Floyd Farnum Eighth Street West Walnut Street Caprist Ada Webster Maude Salter Ladies’ Aid Society Africa Alice Wilson C. EB. Griffin Wednesday Bridge Club John Q. Knox Fremont Street Lincoln Circle Pythian Temple Grand Army Hermann Miller Marjorie O'Keefe Berniece Rickert Jn Deliciaus F. R. Hall Suffrage Society Frank Nauman Reber Avenue Weterloo State Suffrage Society I. J. Line Margaret Clark John Meirs Edwards Street Agnes Hue LaLomita Club Ita I. H. Wood Wood W. Griffin Mra G. Black Chautauqua Park Priscilla Club Mra. I. A. Fairbank Third Avenue West J. H. Easley G. B. Miller Young Women's Club Alfred Longley HB. Crapper High Street Poe O Mary Brainard Eva Sherman C. X. Shane Merry Circle Cedar Falls J. B. Knowles Cedar Falls Road Glendola Rath-Peek C. C. Jenkins N. J. Brown W. F. Jeffrey Frank A. Lawcen Initial Club E. A. Hansen Newton Street Diver Sons Ella Barnes Mark Ames Helene Bartlett Mae Wangler Third Fourth Street Commercial Jefferson Streets Bouses Park Avenue Third Street Third Streets Lamson Broe. & CO Chicago Board OF Trade FE. J. Moore Marsh-Place Muingis Missouri South Dakota ST. Louis Livestock St. Louis Gaisies the Twins New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Rock Island Northwestern Atchison American Smelter Union Pacific Tay LTTE Baltimore and Ohio Southern Pacific Brooklyn Rapid Transit Waterlooans T. P. A. Convention John Sly New M. J. Pommer Jefferson Street Orpheum Commercial Street Lewis Miller West Fourth Street Waterloo, Iowa
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